Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 December 1902 — City News. [ARTICLE]

City News.

THURSDAY. Dr. G. W. Meiser, of Chicago, is visiting Miss Harriet Yeoman. Herschel Wilson, of Indianapolis, is visiting his brot her Jesse for a few days. John W. Walker went to Lafayette today on business. Mrs. Sherman Richards went to : Gifford today for a few days’ visit. Mrs. W. G. Joslyn, after a few days’ visit with her si ter, Mrs. Fred Lagan, returned to Chicago today. Dr. A. L. Berkley will move into his new office, in Odd Fellows’ annex, next Monday. Bern, Wednesday, Dec. 17lh to Mr. and Mrs- Sherman Thotnton, south of Surrey a daughter. Regular services at the Christain church Sunday. Morning subject, “The Infant Savior.” Evening subject, “The Infinite Saviour.” Dennis Gleason will ship a oar load of 17 horses to Cincinnati tonight. They are mostly large horses, and the price paid averaged about SIOO. Yesterday was a fine day for a public sale, when that of Geo. H. Maines, just north of town was held. The property sold well and the sale amounted to about $3,400. Good prices prevailed, A contract for straightening the Kankakee river between Laporte and Starke counties have been let to Pollard & Goff, of Champaign, 111., and John Andrews of Bradley, 111., for SBI,OOO.

In order that they might escape arrest on the charge of felony Alber Bader, jr., and Sherrick, of Michigan City,'boarded an eastbonnd Michigan Central freight train Monday night, and when tney jumped two miles east of Buchanan, Mich., Bader was drawn under the oars and instantly killed. Sherrick escaped injury.

Dr. Anna Francis, the new osteopath physician, located over the Harris bank, announces that she will visit Monticello two days each week, Tuesdays and Fridays. E C. Maxwell & Son’s big public sale took place, today, in Newton tp. They too, have been lucky in having extra fine weather for their sale. Mrs. Harding who has been eick for three months at the home of her sister Mrs I. J. Porter, has recovered sufficiently to be taken to her home at Abel Grant’s in Barkley Township Work on the K. of P. building is being pushed right along daring this good weather, and it looks now like the contractors might be able to get it enclosed before the hardest part of the winter hits us. At Hammond, Saturday. Henry Bates, a carpenter, fell from the roof of a five-story opera house to the parquette and escaped with a single fracture of the arm. He was able to walk on Monday. His escape is the marvel of the town. The new dry-goods firm of Rowles & Parker are making strenous efforts in getting their big stock of goods in place, and wdl have their opening day, at their fine location in the Odd Fellows’ new building, next Saturday, Deo. 20th. Chas. T. Stallard, who for the past two years has been conducting the Gymnasium classes of the Presbyterian Athletic Club, has taken charge of the work at the Crawfordsville Y, M. C. A He will continue his work here but will make his visits on Saturday instead of Friday. ThePostoffioe Department has advanced one hundred and fifty, eight fourth-class postoffioes to the Presidential class. Four of these are in Indiana, among them is the office at Brookston, the other three are those at Morocco, Carthage and Vanßuren.

Uncle Eli Stutzman wifely concluded, after one day’s experience, that the county jail was not a suitable place of abode for a nice elderly honest citizen like him, and last evening he pulled his weasel skin and paid the $17.50, assessed against him as fine and costs, for violation of the truancy law. The weather we have had yesterday and today, is in strong contrast with what we had for several days preceding. Very fine and bright these two days have been, warm enough to be comfortable out of doors, and cold enough to keep the roads hard and in good condition. The Tide of jbife company arrived at 11 a. m. today from Kankakee, Hl., where they showed last night. They have a big company and carry much scenery. They played in Peru, Ind., Monday night, and the manager telegraphs to an immense house, and to complete satisfaction. * A. B. Anderson, of Crawfordsville, who has just been appointed U. 8. judge to succeed Judge J. H. Baker, resigned, was a college chum of W. B. Austin of Rensselaer, and is still a comparatively young man. He, Mr. Austin Congressman Charley Landis and Otto Greshan all attended Wabash college at the same time, and lived together at the same boarding house. A special service for young men and boys will be held at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening at seven o’clock. The address will be made by Mr. Henry W. Howe of Chicago. Mr. Howe is the Chicago manager of the Loan Department of the Massachusetts’ Mutual Life Insurance Company, Special music is being provided for the service and everyone will be welcome. J. H. McClanahan returned from Indianapolis last night. His wife was operated upon Monday, by Dr, Nobel, assisted by Dr. Arthur Kreeler. The operation was very

successful and resulted in the removal from the gall bladder of 13 stones, about as large as small peas. Mrs. McClanahan will remain in the hospital three weeks. It is expected that she will then be restored to good health. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Kenton, of some miles northwest of town, took the train at Surrey this morning to go to Arizona, where they will spend the winter with their daughter, Mrs. Emma Berry and family; and more especially with their new Arizona grand-child, which has been anxiously waiting to make their acquaintance for the last two months. The telephone manager at Washington, Ind., should have the banner as the champion strike settler. All of his girl operators at the ex* change went out on a strike for higher wages. He called them in conference, treated them liberally

to the best quality of candy he could find in town and they all went to work again, at their old wages, happy and contented wilh their lot. The point in Wisconsin where W. O. Shead is preparing to move to is East Ttov. His mother, whom he will live with is 87 years old instead of 83, as we incorrectly stated. She is in remarkably good health, both mentally and physically for that age, but she has a daughter with her who is a helpless invalid, and nearing the end of her life’s journey, and it is mainly to assist in caring for this sister that Mr. Shead is now making this removal

Bargains in millinery for a short time. Mrs. Imes will offer a reduction on all trimmed goods. If in need of anything in her millinery line you could not afford to miss seeing her goods aud the prices she is offering them at before buying.

TUESDAY. A< B. Cowgill went to Monticello today on business. Mrs. J. M. Troxell went to DeMotte today for a few days visit. Mrs. Lillian Benbow returned to Parr today after a few day visit here, D. A. Stoner went to Sharpsville Ind., today to judge a poultry exhibit.

isi Ellen Sayler returned to Hammond today after a several days visit with relatives. Mrs. Jacob Raub of Chalmers returned home today after a few days visit Mrs. Hetty Reynolds. T. F. Long, of Surrey left for Punta Cords, Florida, this forenoon, and expects to locate there permanently. W. O. Shead is preparing to remove to Wisconsin, to live with and care for his mother, who is 87 years old. Mr. and Mrs. James Miller of near Valma, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Brubaker of Parr started for Roanoke, Virginia today to spend the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Farmer stated back to Yukon, Oklahoma, today after a several weeks visit with their parents Mr. and Mrs. A. G, W. Farmer and Mr. and Mrs. Os Ritchey.

Millard English, of Corning, lowa was in town today. He was called here by the very serious condition of his father. Stacey English, of Hanging Grove whom it is thought can last but a few days longer, at best.

Mr. and Mrs. Eli Dowell, formerly of a few miles southeast, now of near Wolcott, took the train here this morning, to go to El Reno, Okla., where they have a son and daughter living and where they will spend the winter. Taking the whole state over the soil yielded most bountifully to the Indiana farmer in 1902. All the principal crops were greater than in 1901, and the estimated value of the crops of 1902 over those of 1901 is >82,000.000, which is >lB for ever man, woman and child in the state.

The ladies of the G. A. R. and Post 84 met in large numbers last night at the home of their secretary Mrs. J. M. Hopkins, through invitations of her daughter-in-law, to celebrate her 60th birthday. It was a complete surprise. Fine refreshments were served and a very handsome china dish was given Mrs. Hopkins to show their appreciation of her good work. Judge and Mrs. 8. P. Thompson and daughter Miss Edna left this forenoon, on the 11 o’clock train. Their first objective point is St.

Louis, and from there they will journey southward, to places and by routes yet to be selected. Both Mrs. Thompson and her daughter are in quite poor health, The Judge’s married daughter. Mrs. Harrie Kurrie, will keep their house during their absence. The corner window at the Chicago Bargain Store has been concealed by curtains for some days, while being decorated for Christmas. It was opened up this morning and is now a holiday show window good enough to appear alongside of the show windows of the big stores in the big cities. It is indeed a wonderfully fine and tasteful holiday window and a great credit to Boss Gobel, the salesman whose special charge is the deooration of this window. Lake Michigan will get the new naval training station to be established by the government but it will not be located at Michigan City. The site chosen by the examining board, whose report the secretary of the navy transmitted to the House is not known, but it is believed the station will go to Waukegan. The report reoommends that the station be located on Lake Michigan and asks an appropriation of >250,000 -and pointed out that an immediate appropriation will prevent the raising of land values.

WEDNESDA. Eli Arnold went to Wabash and Peru today for a few days on business. Mrs. N. W. Coons returned to Hammond after a month's visit with relatives. Mrs. John Ramey is recovering from her serious sickness of a few days ago. Born, this Wednesday morning, Dec. 17th, to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Walker, in Barkley tp., a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Ross, Mrs. Delos Thompson and Miss Ida Milliken went to Chicago today for a few days’ visit. Uncle Billy McDonald has been quite seriously sick for the past two weeks, at bis home east of Pleasant Ridge. He is now somewhat better. Two of A. *L, Branch’s young children have the whooping cough. There is also a case of the disease in Rev. Jos. Cochran’s family. Frank Lear, the sewing machine repairer, was called home to Monticello, today by sickness in his family.

Prof. Hiatt is now able to be about the house but not to resume his school work, and will hardly do so now until after the holiday vacation. Miss Ethel Merrill arrived last night to spend the holiday vacation with her parents. She is attending a female seminary at Oxford, Ohip. Bartlett Woods, an aged and well known resident of Crown Point is here to spend the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Dr. Merrill. He is 84 years old.

Uncle Bill N. Jones is laying his plans for a long flight southward about the time the new year begins to get in its zero business. He has New Orleans as his objective point, A mistake as to the donors, was made in mentioning some of the prizes given at the Catholic fair. The overcoat was given by Wildbergs Ideal store and the suit of clothes by G. E. Murray.

Ex-Surveyor John E. Alter of Union tp., and Dave Yeoman Jr will pull out for Miami, Florida, tonight. John goes only for the winter for the benefit of his health. Dave goes as the advance guard of the family and is likely to remain there permanently.

County Clerk Major is complaining somewhat of the dullness of the matrimonial business, there having been only four marriage licenses issued so far this month. Still there is time for a big holiday trade in marriage licenses, especially if the clerk will put them on the bargain counter at >1.99, marked down from >2. Last year, on Dec. 24th, he disposed of six in the one day,and at the full price, too.

There were a good many generous contributions to the different parties concerned in the various popularity contests at the Catholic fair last week, but no one contribution nearly equalled in magnitude the one given by Alf Donnelly to swell his brother Will’s purse in the latter’s contest with the redoubtable Strick. Alf’s contribution was a check for >75.

E. V. Ransford. of the firm of Ransford & Frank, of the Rensselaer racket store, has just traded another large racket store stock of goods, which he had in storage here to B. H. Brown, of Monon, and the goods are now being loaded for shipment to that place. Mr. Ransford received in payment 80 acres of land in Newton county six miles southwest of Rose Lawn. B. O. Gardner negotiated the deal.

Monticello Journal; The celebrated Judd vs Gray case which has been on trial here on change of venue from Pulaski county was brought to a abrupt dose yesterday morning by the death of Thomas Gray, the defendant, A new suit has been filed by the plaintiff against the heirs of the deceased. The suit involves the possession of about 575 acres of land near Francesville.